Unemployment rates in Illinois have dropped in 11 out of 12 metro areas with a mixed performance in nonfarm job numbers. Deputy Governor Andy Manar remains committed to improving the state's labor market.

DuPage County State’s Attorney found no charges warranted for officers involved in a fatal Aurora shooting incident, declaring their response justified.

A Metra train struck a pedestrian in Brookfield, causing services on the BNSF Line to be delayed and the Maple Avenue crossing to be closed. The pedestrian's condition is unknown.

Former Chicago Bears player Steve 'Mongo' McMichael has died at 67 after battling ALS, leaving behind a legacy in football and professional wrestling.

Illinois reports the first measles case of 2025, amidst a surge in national cases. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccinations, following the increase in measles after dips during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matthew Cameron, 40, from Niles, was arrested in Nebraska on charges of aggravated battery for allegedly groping teenage girls in Park Ridge, Illinois.

A 19-year-old man was critically injured after being shot in the chest during a robbery in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, with no arrests made yet.

Law enforcement and residents are searching for Kaylin Murphy, a 17-year-old last seen on March 20 in Chicago. She is described as African American, 5'6", with brown eyes and black hair. The public is asked to report any information.

Illinois inaugurates the Clean Energy Innovation Hub, a $45 million initiative for domestic EV parts manufacturing and job creation, with TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur.

Survivors of the Highland Park shooting attended the sentencing of Robert Crimo III, absent from the proceedings, as the prosecution presented graphic evidence of the attack.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra BNSF train near the Westmont Train Depot, resulting in train service disruptions and an ongoing investigation.

An unidentified man was found dead on a CTA Blue Line train at O'Hare. Police are investigating, and an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.

Khalid Elhindi attacked a coworker with gasoline and attempted to set him on fire after a perceived insult to his mother. He's charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.